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Development financing will be a key theme at #IAPH2025

May 16, 2025

In a constantly changing economic and geopolitical environment, there is one constant: ports need financing to sustain their needs and to grow. At the #IAPH2025 World Ports Conference taking place from 7–9 October 2025 in Kobe, Japan, the global development financing community will play a major role in the discussions. These organisations are key enablers for ports to develop their physical and digital infrastructure as part of the energy transition. Their support can also improve the efficient

Preliminary agenda released for Kobe TC meetings

May 16, 2025

A preliminary agenda has been released for the next IAPH Technical Committee meetings, which will be held on Monday6th October 2025, the day before theofficial openingof the IAPH World Ports Conference. There will be meetings of theClimate & Energy,Risk & Resilience,Data Collaboration,CruiseandPlanning, Operation and Financecommittees, as well as meetings ofthe steering groups of the Climate & Energy and Data Collaboration committees. The day will conclude with an IAPH Council meeting. The pre

Register for next week’s State of Ports webinar

May 16, 2025

Time is running out to register for the next #IAPH2025webinar,which will mark the launch of the upgraded IAPH World Ports Tracker, based on a comprehensive global survey of more than 80 IAPH port members. The webinar, titledAn Annual ‘State of Ports’ Industry Report: IAPH 2025 World Ports Tracker Briefing on Sustainability and Market Trendswill be held on 23 May 14:00 BST / 15:00 CET. Maritime economistsProfessors Theo NotteboomandThanos Palliswill share key findings on port priorities across

Countdown to #IAPH2025: strengthening port security

May 16, 2025

With Y2K havingpassed without incidentfor the world’s ports, IAPH looked to the new century with optimism, reflected in theplayfultheme of its 22nd conference: 2001:A Maritime Odyssey. Held in May, the conference returned to Montreal for the first time in three decades. Forward-looking topics on the agenda included ‘the World Economy at the Dawn of the Third Millennium’ yet, less than four months later, any preconceptions about the future were upended by the 9/11 attacks on New York and Washingt

World Maritime News (102)

May 14, 2025

Container trade braced for negative growth if US-China trade war persists Container trade growth for 2025 could fall into negative territory if the Sino-U.S. trade war drags on for more than a quarter, as Beijing signals a willingness to talk. In its latest market report, Clarksons pointed out that if the current high tariffs continue for around three more months before the two countries reach some kind of easing agreement, then the main flows of this vital transpacific trade will slide 10% ove

Member Ports News(94)

May 14, 2025

Europe and Africa Region 15-Apr Port Autonome de Dakar (Dakar Port Authority): PAD/Dutch Delegation meeting on the theme of Security, Safety and Migration 23-Apr Port of Bergen: Lisbon Port becomes first Southern European user of Bergen-developed environmental tool 24-Apr Belfast Harbour Commissioners: WORK COMMENCES ON BELFAST HARBOUR’S LARGEST EVER PORT INVESTMENT PROJECT TO CREATE NEW CRUISE AND OFFSHORE WIND ENERGY TERMINAL Port of Helsinki Ltd: Cruise Finland makes Finland

Welcome! Port Authority of Thailand

May 09, 2025

We are pleased to announce that the Port Authority of Thailand has joined the IAPH as a regular member. The Port Authority of Thailand (PAT) is a government agency responsible for regulating and managing ports in Thailand. It primarily operates Laem Chabang Port and Bangkok Port. Established in 1951, PAT falls under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Transport. Laem Chabang Port is Thailand's main deep-sea port, constructed to alleviate congestion at Bangkok Port, which is located on the ea

Welcome! Prodevelop, S.L. from Spain

May 09, 2025

We are pleased to announce that Prodevelop, S.L. has joined the IAPH as an associate member. Prodevelop, S.L. specializes in information and communication technology integration services. They offer a range of solutions, including project management, software development, outsourcing, digital transformation, and IoT. The company is particularly known for its port management solutions and expertise in geospatial technologies. They provide innovative solutions for various sectors such as marit

Last call for #IAPH2025 Sustainability Awards entries

May 02, 2025

Entries for the 2025 IAPH Sustainability Awards competition are due next week. IAPH member ports and associate members who have worked with member ports are encouraged to contribute to submit their projects by the 9 May deadline. You can consult theterms of referenceto see how your project will be judged by category. If you useexisting projectsas a model, you are on the right path. Thededicated online formis easy to fill in. To increase the chances of reaching the finalist stage, entries need ac

Get the overview on port sustainability and market trends

May 02, 2025

Join us on 23 May 15:00 CEST for the next #IAPH2025webinar,with the launch of the newly upgraded IAPH World Ports Tracker, based on a comprehensive global survey of more than 80 IAPH port members. The webinar, titled 'An Annual ‘State of Ports’ Industry Report: IAPH 2025 World Ports Tracker Briefing on Sustainability and Market Trends', will see maritime economistsTheo NotteboomandThanos Pallisshare key findings on port priorities across climate and energy, digitalization, infrastructure, safe

#IAPH2025: early bird discount extended to 31 May

May 02, 2025

We are pleased to announce that the early bird discount for #IAPH2025 has been extended until 31 May. Taking place from 7–9 October 2025 in Kobe, Japan, the conference will bring together global port leaders, policymakers, and industry experts to explore the future of resilient and sustainable maritime trade. Delegates can now take advantage of a 20% discount on registration up until 31 May. Don’t miss this opportunity to secure your place at a reduced rate –book now and save.

Risk & Resilience Committee to meet 3 July

May 02, 2025

The IAPHRisk & ResilienceCommittee will meet online on Thursday 3 July at 2pm - 3.30pm CET. The meeting agenda and documents will be shared at a later date. Members wishing to join thiscommittee meetingwho have not received a calendar invite should contact IAPH director (technical committees)Takeshi Suzuki.